Job Description

We are an established law firm with offices based in Central and East London, recruiting for the full-time training position of a Family Law Paralegal.

We are currently seeking a hardworking candidate to assist our Head of Family Law at our East London branch. The candidate will work closely and exclusively with our Head of Department, having the opportunity to learn about family law in practice. Our ideal candidate will have completed the LPC and studied the family law elective.

Our family department predominantly deals with divorce and children matters. The candidate will observe emotionally charged clients and be-able to assist with cases hands-on. The candidate may have the opportunity to attend court and observe hearings occasionally if desired.

The family department is very busy, and we enjoy a friendly office environment. This will be an exciting and fulfilling role for the successful candidate.

Trainee solicitor positions are possible for the right candidates who demonstrate their hard work, progress well and show commitment to the firm.

Main duties

Report to the Head of Department

Liaising with clients and taking notes

Observing client meetings

Assisting with casework in the area of family law

Reviewing correspondence and preparing letters

Identifying key dates in court documents

Assisting with administrative duties

Assisting with new client enquiries

Legal research

The candidate must be organised, reliable and punctual. The candidate will be expected to have excellent written communication skills, paying close attention to detail. We require a candidate who has the ability to commute to our East London office daily, unfortunately remote working will not be possible for this vacancy. Our East London branch is within walking distance of Upton Park station.

Career Development

We are a firm keen to progress staff careers and are seeking self-motivated candidates who work well under pressure and with a high caseload. We welcome all candidates regardless of experience. An interest in family law is desirable but experience is not essential. The desire to progress and take the imitative is paramount.

It is imperative to prove the hardworking ethic in a time and generally high-pressured environment. The candidate must take accountability and ensure they are prompt and can work to the in-house systems and take on a caseload after receiving the relevant training.

This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking to build a career in family law.

Interested applicants should forward their CV by email with "Family Law paralegal vacancy 2021" as the subject heading.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person